Learn the Issues
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Print a Bed Bug Card
Two sets of business card-sized lists of tips for prevention of bed bug infestations, one for general use around home, the other for travelers. Print a single card or a page of cards for distribution.
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Print a Bed Bug Card - (Single Cards)
Two sets of business-card-sized lists of tips for recognizing bed bugs and the signs of an infestation, including a photo of bed bugs to assist identification. One card is for general use around home or office, the other for travelers.
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Bed Bugs: A Public Health Issue
Negative effects include allergic reactions to their bites, secondary infections from the bite reaction such as impetigo, and mental health impacts on people living in infested homes such as anxiety and insomnia.
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You’re Invited to Learn More about Fee Obligations For EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations
You’re Invited to Learn More about Fee Obligations For EPA-Initiated Risk Evaluations
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Controlling Mosquitoes at the Larval Stage
Larvicides target larvae in the breeding habitat before they can mature into adult mosquitoes and disperse. Larvicide treatment of breeding habitats help reduce the adult mosquito population in nearby areas.
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Materials for PV29 Risk Evaluation and Risk Management Webinar
Meeting materials for public webinar on PV29 - February 23, 2021
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February 2024 TSCA PFAS Workshop
On February 13-15, 2024, EPA held a workshop with representatives from stakeholder organizations to obtain stakeholder input on issues related to the National PFAS Testing Strategy, associated TSCA PFAS orders, testing challenges, and PFAS alternatives.
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Long-Chain Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) Action Plan
This Action Plan is based on EPA’s initial review of readily available use, exposure, and hazard information on PFCs. EPA considered which of the various authorities provided under TSCA and other statutes might be appropriate to address potential concerns.
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Risk Management for Bisphenol A (BPA)
Fact sheet on Benzidine Dyes.
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Highlights of Key Provisions in the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
The new law includes much needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.
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Permethrin, Resmethrin, d-Phenothrin (Sumithrin®): Synthetic Pyrethroids For Mosquito Control
Information about the pesticides registered for controlling adult mosquitoes.
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About the 2023 EPA Plan to Certify Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
Restricted use pesticides (RUPs) require special care to avoid harming human health or the environment. They can only be sold to or used by certified applicators. The EPA Plan applies to certified applicators who intend to apply RUPs in Indian Country.
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How to Apply for Applicator Certification under the EPA Plan
This page provides information to help interested persons apply for certification to apply restricted use pesticides in Indian Country, under the federal plan.
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Web-distributed Labeling for Pesticides
Web-distributed labeling will allow pesticide applicators to download streamlined labeling, including instructions for the state in which an application will be made and the use site.
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Protect Your Home's Water
This page informs private drinking water well owners of the importance of testing, post-flood actions, and preventative measures to ensure well water quality.
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EPA's Non-CBI Summary Tables for 2015 Company Progress Reports (Final Progress Reports)
EPA's non-CBI summary tables of final progress reports submitted by companies participating in the 2010/2015 PFOA Stewardship Program.
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Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 6-13-2023
Newsletter June 13 for East Palestine Train Derailment Response
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Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 5-23-2023
May 23 Newsletter for East Palestine Train Derailment Response
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Sulfoxaflor
EPA has registered sulfoxaflor after reevaluating the data. Sulfoxaflor will now have fewer uses and additional requirements that will protect bees.
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Repellent-Treated Clothing
EPA regulates the pesticide permethrin to pre-treat clothing. We evaluate the safety and effectiveness of such insecticide uses, by exposure scenarios and risk assessment. Read and follow the label directions for use of permethrin-treated clothing.